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039: Casino architecture, type hierarchy, and the humble fork

Plus, a history of the world via Getty Images.

Jan 12 • María Vargas Aguilar

038: Kara Haupt's things worth noticing

Featuring modern day renaissance woman, Kara Haupt.

Dec 15, 2025 • María Vargas Aguilar and Kara Haupt

The 2025 Staring at the Ceiling Gifts Guide

100+ carefully chosen new, vintage, and handmade gifts that will make you say, "wait, that's perfect!"

Nov 17, 2025 • María Vargas Aguilar

037: Sketchy realism, music memory, and the color blue

Plus, a history of all the Louvre's robberies.

Nov 3, 2025 • María Vargas Aguilar

036: Rose Anderson's things worth noticing

On well rounded creatives and the book that changed everything.

Oct 20, 2025 • María Vargas Aguilar and Rose Florence

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